When California gained statehood, they became one of the most populated states in the Unites States. People had come in from the Gold Rush of 1849. These cities such as San Diego, Las Angeles and San Francisco were known as 'Boom Towns". California also was split between slave and free state. Some Mexicans lived there, and Anglo - Americans.
it was the 4th state to gain statehood.
Ohio
California's application for statehood.
Sorry, but this probably did not help, but it gained its statehood in 1788. True fact.
In 1912 either or both of Arizona and New Mexico gained statehood.
Wyoming officially gained statehood when President Harrison signed the Statehood Bill on July 10, 1890.
Wyoming officially gained statehood when President Harrison signed the Statehood Bill on July 10, 1890.
Before 1900, the western states that gained statehood were California (1850), Oregon (1859), Nevada (1864), and Colorado (1876). Additionally, Utah was admitted as a state in 1896. These states were part of the westward expansion and the subsequent settlement of the region during the 19th century.
Delaware
Anguilla has never gained independence OR statehood. It has been a British Overseas Territory for over 400 years.Anguilla has never gained independence OR statehood. It has been a British Overseas Territory for over 400 years.
There are two: Baja California (Statehood 1953) and Baja California Sur (Statehood 1974)
California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.